Rita Carver

Email: abpb0w@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: Corsicana

State: TX

Zip: 75110

Country: USA

Phone: 903-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Responsible Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 34 years of experience in health care.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from El Centro ADN program, Dallas TX 1/2001 to 5/1978 (Registered Nursing)

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

Responsible Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 34 years of experience in health care.

Licenses

CPR certified through American Heart AssociationPediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification

(ACLS)certification

Skill Highlights

Geriatric treatment

Supervisory duties

Skilled cardiac care nurse

ER experience

Radiology diagnostics

Patient evaluation/intervention

Critical care nursing

Professional bedside manner

Patient positioning

Feeding assistance

Tracheotomy care

Foley catheter insertion/removal

Insulin medication assistance

Familiarity with disease management programs

Organizational skills

Hospice philosophy

Wound cleaning/care

Flow sheet charting

Acute and rehabilitative care

Patient and family advocacy

Specimen collection/processing

Wound care

Health and wellness expertise

Medication administration expert

Geriatric treatment knowledge

Broad medical terminology knowledge

Committed to compliance reporting

Hospice philosophy understanding

Safe NG tube insertion and removal

Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity

Body mechanics knowledge

Specimen collection/processing proficiency

Cardiac Rehab

Medical/Surgical Unit

Outpatient Surgery

Nuclear Med Stress Testing

Admission Assessments

Supervisor long and short term rehabilitation Geriatrics

Home health visits

ER medical billing

Trauma reporting to state

Professional Experience

June 1978 to March 1982

Navarro County Hospital Corsicana, Texas

Registered Nurse

Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.Managed team of medical support personnel. Administered IV therapy and treadmill stress tests and ran nerve conduction tests in cardiac unit. Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community. Ensured HIPAA compliance. Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease. Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.Evaluated patients presenting with asthma, appendicitis and hernia. Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.Developed and implemented nursing care plans.Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.Documented patient information obtained from interviews.Assisted patients with daily functions.Monitored fluid intake and output levels.Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.Tested glucose and administered injections.Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages. Maintained patient charts and confidential files.

February 2010 to July 2012

Legend Oak Rehab Facility Ennis, Texas

Supervisor

March 1984 to September 1998

Navarro Regional Hospital corsicana, Texas

Registered Nurse

Education and Training

1978 El Centro ADN program Dallas, Texas

Associate of Science Registered Nursing

Corsicana High School 1971

Navarro College 1971-1972

Stephen F. Austin University 1972-1974

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